YAMAHA V-Star 1100 Custom (2005-2006) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2006, Yamaha launched the V-Star 1100 Custom, a chopper-looking machine also known as the 1100 DragStar, powered by a revised version of the engine used on the Virago model, fitted in a new frame with a new suspension system.

Over the years, the Yamaha V-Star 1100 Custom remained essentially unchanged, without any significant changes, except for color options. Also, the V-Star 1100 model was offered in three versions, including the Custom, Classic, and Silverado.

From the factory, the 2006 Yamaha V-Star 1100 Silverado came equipped with a pulled-back handlebar, a round headlight, a teardrop-shaped fuel tank, a two-piece dual seat with a low riding position, a dual chromed exhaust system, and wire-spoke wheels.

The machine was built on a large-diameter double-cradle steel frame, fitted with a 41 mm telescopic fork taking care of the bike's front suspension. The bike was fitted on the rear with a seven-way spring preload-adjustable shock absorber.

In the braking department, the Custom model had dual-piston calipers with two 298 mm discs mounted on the front wheel and a single-piston caliper with a 282 mm disc on the rear, providing reliable stopping power.

As for power, the 2006 Yamaha V-Star 1100 Custom had a fitted a 1,063cc four-stroke air-cooled V-twin engine with 62 hp on tap at 5,750 rpm and 85 Nm (63 lb-ft) torque with a maximum peak at 2,500 rpm.